Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde Signals Role in 2027 Successor Selection
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has expressed his intention to play a pivotal role in selecting his successor for the 2027 governorship election, although he acknowledged that the final choice will ultimately lie with the people of the state. While he may not have complete control over who becomes the next governor, Makinde emphasized that […]
World Teachers’ Day: Advocates Emphasize Teacher Support and Professionalism
As the global community marks World Teachers’ Day, education stakeholders have called for greater support for teachers, recognizing their critical role as co-creators of destinies alongside parents and a higher power. They highlighted the need for teachers to receive the necessary support to thrive and find fulfillment in their profession. Under this year’s theme, “Valuing Teachers’ […]
Former Nevada Politician Michele Fiore Convicted of Wire Fraud for Misusing Funds Raised for Slain Officer’s Statue
Michele Fiore, a former Las Vegas city councilwoman and Nevada state lawmaker, was found guilty on Thursday of misusing over $70,000 in funds raised for a statue honoring a slain police officer. A federal jury convicted Fiore on six counts of wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Prosecutors revealed that […]
Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters Sentenced to Nine Years for Election Security Breach
Tina Peters, the former Mesa County, Colorado, clerk, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for orchestrating a security breach of the county’s election system. Peters, inspired by false claims of voting fraud following the 2020 presidential election, was convicted for allowing unauthorized access to election software, which was later leaked to right-wing websites. […]
Historic U.S. Port Strike Suspended as Tentative Wage Agreement Reached, 62% Pay Increase Over Six Years
A historic U.S. port strike has been suspended following a tentative agreement on wages between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX). In a joint statement Thursday evening, both parties announced: “Effective immediately, all current job actions will cease, and all work covered by the Master Contract will resume.” Sources confirmed […]
Chief Ezekiel Adaji Emerges as New Benue State PDP Chairman Amidst Party Crisis
In the midst of internal challenges within the Benue State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Ezekiel Adaji, a former member of the House of Representatives, has emerged as the party’s new chairman. His election took place during the state congress held in Makurdi on Thursday. Chief Adaji will lead a newly formed 27-member State Executive […]
Senate Advances Bill to Establish South-South Development Commission
The Senate has passed a bill for a second reading that proposes the establishment of the South-South Development Commission (SSDC), reversing an earlier rejection from several months ago. Previously, federal lawmakers had contested the bill, arguing that the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) already addresses many of the SSDC’s intended functions. Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong (APC […]
Governor Makinde Reaffirms Support for Local Government Autonomy
Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has addressed concerns regarding his position on local government autonomy, clarifying his full support for local governments as the third tier of government. Speaking at the commissioning of the newly constructed Local Government House and Staff Training School at the Oyo State Secretariat in Ibadan, Governor Makinde emphasized that […]
Kwankwaso Predicts Nigerians Will Demand Change in 2027
Rabiu Kwankwaso, the presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) and former governor of Kano State, has expressed confidence that Nigerians will voice their dissatisfaction with the current administration during the 2027 elections. He made this remark while receiving defectors from the All Progressives Congress (APC) into the NNPP at his residence on […]
Nigerian Governors’ Forum to Host 2024 International Conference on Girl Child Education
The Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) is set to host the 2024 International Conference on Girl Child Education from October 10 to 11, at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Themed ‘Girl Child Empowerment Through Quality Education’, the conference underscores the NGF’s commitment to tackling challenges faced by girls in Nigeria. Ebenezer Leo, […]
